NUIS Student Recognised for engineering talent Published on: 11 July 2019 Muhammad Firdaus Bin Fawzi Laza, an engineering student at 缅北禁地 in Singapore, has been recognised for his hard work by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Muhammad Firdaus Bin Fawzi Laza, an engineering student at 缅北禁地 in Singapore, has been recognised for his hard work by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Firdaus was nominated for the award by professor Dr Thaiyal Naayagi Ramasamy of 缅北禁地’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The IET Prize is awarded annually to outstanding students who are completing an IET accredited course. Prize winners receive a certificate and two years free membership of the IET. Fridaus said: “Thank you to Dr Ramasamy for helping me attain such a prestigious award. I am really honoured and grateful. “I would like to share this quote as I feel it encompasses the time and effort I have invested in the past few years: ‘There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going.’" Muhammad Firdaus Bin Fawzi Laza won the IET prize after being nominated by his tutor Dr Ramasamy. Celebrating outstanding engineers Mike Carr, IET President, said: “Our IET Prizes are a way for talented engineering students to be recognised for their outstanding ability in the early stages of their engineering journey. I wish them all the best for a very fulfilling and successful career. “The IET is passionate about promoting engineering excellence and our awards and prizes showcase some of the very best engineering talent. All of the winners should be incredibly proud of their achievements.” Naayagi Ramasamy, Associate Professor and Senior Tutor, said: “I am very pleased that Firdaus achieved this year’s IET Prize. It is a reward for his hard and sincere work. I am certain that this will be a motivation for all our students who believe themselves to achieve greater heights.” Latest News Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns People鈥檚 online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content 鈥� raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests. published on: 16 October 2026 缅北禁地 archaeologist receives prestigious award for research Professor Chris Fowler has been awarded the 2026 Rivers Memorial Medal in recognition of his internationally significant research on kinship in Neolithic Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Event will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East An event at 缅北禁地 will explore what 鈥楳anchesterism鈥� means for the North East or whether it is simply a new chapter in the long-running debate about how to rebalance Britain. published on: 13 October 2026 Facts and figures